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22 November 2024
Christmas lights switch-on event cancelled
Worcester City Council has reluctantly decided to cancel the Christmas Light Switch-on entertainment event on Saturday 23 November due to health and safety concerns relating to the adverse weather conditions.
The lights will be now switched on at a suitable point during the weekend, when it is s...
21 November 2024
Worcester prepares for Christmas events
PLEASE NOTE Worcester City Council has reluctantly decided to cancel the Christmas Light Switch-on entertainment event on Saturday 23 November due to health and safety concerns relating to the adverse weather conditions. The lights will be now switched on at a suitable point during the ...
21 November 2024
Schools encouraged to join travel scheme
Worcester schools are being urged to join a scheme which encourages pupils to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot on their daily journeys to school.
Parents and teachers are being asked to consider leaving their car at home and use greener travel methods, including public transport, to help reduce carbo...
20 November 2024
Line-up released for Worcester’s Christmas lights switch-on
PLEASE NOTE Worcester City Council has reluctantly decided to cancel the Christmas Light Switch-on entertainment event on Saturday 23 November due to health and safety concerns relating to the adverse weather conditions. The lights will be now switched on at a suitable point during the ...
20 November 2024
Splashpad work to be carried out before next summer
Work on the popular Splashpad in Worcester’s Gheluvelt Park is due to be carried out in time for summer 2025.
The free facility attracts thousands of children and their parents every year.
However, persistent maintenance problems meant it was out of action for more than 14 days this year....